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PIB Headquarters
Gandhi Corner in Chennai Airport
A dialer phone, that you get to hear Gandhiji’s voice, a miniature of Sevagram Ashram in Maharashtra, Petti charkha, interesting artefact replicas,images depicting Gandhiji’s visit to Tamil Nadu and his interaction with regional leaders, public and many more will catch the eye of passengers travelling through Chennai Airport hereafter.
‘GandhiCorner’, an exhibition commemorating the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi was inaugurated in domestic arrival by Ms.Anjali Mohapatra, President, AAI Kalyanmayee on 26.10.2018.
The exhibition with giant screens playing exclusive videos/ films of Gandhi, is intended at sensitising passengers -essentially younger generation on the life and works of Father of our Nation.
The exhibition which has been receiving rave reviews from passengers has been conceived by Chennai Airport in collaboration with National Gandhi Museum, Raj Ghat, New Delhi will be continue during the government observance of 150th birth anniversary celebrations as notified by Ministry of Culture.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Indian Cricket Team
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated the Indian Cricket Team for their success in Australia.
"We are all overjoyed at the success of the Indian Cricket Team in Australia. Their remarkable energy and passion was visible throughout. So was their stellar intent, remarkable grit and determination. Congratulations to the team! Best wishes for your future endeavours", the Prime Minister said.
President's Secretariat
President of India Presents 14th Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards; Recalls Magical Touchstone of Five Ws and H  whose Answers were Essential for a Story to Qualify as a News Report
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, presented the 14th Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards at a ceremony held in New Delhi today .
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards honour those journalists from print, broadcast and digital media who have maintained the highest standards of their profession and, despite immense challenges, produced work that sustains public trust in the media and impacts the lives of people. The awards are meant to felicitate those who hold their pen for truth. He congratulated all the award winners and urged them to never let go of their pursuit for truth which is the only compass for good journalism.
The President recalled magical touchstone of five Ws and H  whose answers were essential for a story to qualify as a news report. He said that in the din of the “breaking news” syndrome that has consumed the media now, this fundamental principle of restraint and responsibility has been undermined substantially. Fake news has emerged a new menace, whose purveyors proclaim themselves as journalists and taint this noble profession.
The President said that journalists tend to wear many hats in the line of their duty. These days, they often assume the role of an investigator, a prosecutor and a judge – all rolled into one. It requires a great deal of inner strength and incredible passion for journalists to play so many roles at a time to arrive at truth. Their versatility is praiseworthy. But that prompts him to ask if such a sweeping exercise of power is accompanied by genuine accountability.
The President urged all to ponder for a moment as to what Shri Ramnath Goenka would have done, had he encountered a crisis of credibility on account of paid news or fake news. He would never have allowed the situation to go adrift and initiated measures for course correction for the whole media fraternity. There is no doubt that journalism has been passing through a critical phase.
The President said that the quest for truth is difficult and easier said than done. But it must be pursued. A democracy like ours deeply relies on the uncovering of facts and a willingness to debate them. Democracy is meaningful only when the citizen is well informed. In that sense, excellence in journalism grants full meaning to democracy.
Click here to see the President's speech
Ministry of Home Affairs
No Detention Camps Constructed in Nagaland for those unable to prove their citizenship in the NRC: Shri Nityanand Rai
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai, in a written reply to a question regarding the construction of detention camps in Nagaland, in Rajya Sabha today, said that no such camps have been constructed. He added that while the Government of Assam had sought for re-verification of certain population under NRC in the districts bordering Bangladesh, the Supreme Court had not agreed for the same.
Any person, not satisfied with the outcome of decisions of the claims and objections of the NRIC process may appeal before a designated Foreigners Tribunal constituted under The Foreigners  Order, 1964, within a period of 120 days from the date of such order, and after the disposal of appeal by the Tribunals, the names shall be included or deleted, as the case may be, in the NRIC of the State of Assam.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal holds video conferences with promoters of Agro-processing Clusters
36 projects reviewed under Agro-processing Cluster scheme
Monthly Virtual inspections of projects carried out
Union Minister of Food Processing Industries Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal, held video conferences with the promoters of the ongoing Agro-processing Clusters  supported by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries  under the Scheme for Creation of Infrastructure for Agro-processing Clusters. Union Minister of State for FPI, Sh. Rameshwar Teli was also present in the meetings.
36 Projects approved by the Ministry spread across in the states of Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh were reviewed. The promoters interacted with the Union Minister of Food Processing Industries and shared their experience gained/ problems faced in the implementation of the projects.
Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal said that MoFPI devised a new mechanism to substitute the need for physical site inspection required in these projects. Monthly Virtual inspections are being carried out by leveraging the Information technology tools. The monitoring and evaluation of the progress of a project are carried out by a team by adopting a virtual inspection model.
The review meetings for APC Scheme held on 17.06.2020 & 18.06.2020, were in continuation of a series of online meets coordinated by MoFPI to closely review existing projects. Other concerns related to operations, labor, and logistics issues were also taken into consideration to help out the promoters of the projects. Therefore, many projects have been given an extension of completion date as the installation of plant and machinery had suffered delays on account of lockdown restrictions.
Earlier this year, MoFPI was awarded for integrating IT tools and commendable work in e-office implementation by the Government.
MoFPI has been holding Inter-Ministerial meetings for approval and review of projects through online mode and other virtual means. Along with this, the ministry has been addressing various issues and concerns raised by the industry associations, various stakeholders, and promoters of the projects with the proactive approach with its dedicated task force.
The Ministry has a dedicated investment portal, Sampada portal for receiving, processing, and sanctioning applications for Subsidy under the relevant schemes.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Gogha- Dahej Ro-Pax Ferry service ready to start In a Successful trial run, 12 Trucks carried from Dahej to Gogha via sea route across Gulf of Cambay
(The Prime Minister’s dream project of Gogha- Dahej Ro-Pax Ferry service is all readyto start under the Sagarmala programme of the Ministry of Shipping. In a successful trial run conducted recently, 12 loaded trucks were transported by the Ro- Pax ferry from Dahej to Goghaacross the Gulf of Cambay, via the sea route. The land route between the two places involves a 294 km or 8 hour drive.The Ro-Pax service reduces this distance to just 31 km through the sea route by crossing the Gulf in Cambay in 17 Nautical Miles. The travel time gets reduced to just 1.5 hours. This is an important development for diamond and textiles traders & workers in Surat to travel via coastal shipping and save the travel time by almost half.
The fully operational Ro Pax service with carrying capacity of 100 vehicles and 500passengers will be opened on 27 October 2018.
Speaking after the trail run Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Shipping, Road Transport & Highwaysand Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation said, “The Sagarmala programme is touching the lives of people. Gogha-DahejRo-Pax Ferry service is all set toconnect Saurashtra and South Gujarat.”
The total cost of the project is estimated to be Rs 615 Crore of which Rs.117 Crore has been funded by Central Government under the Sagarmala programme with the main objective of promoting coastal shipping and reducing logistics costs.
The initiative would not only reduce the travel time but also result in savings in fuel, reduction in CO2 emission and reduction in road congestion.
The project is first of its kinds in India as it is being executed in the area of world’s 2nd highest tidal range. The project would open up new avenues in coastal shipping & tourism and help in socio-economic development of proximate areas.
AYUSH
Global co-operation in Homoeopathy and Traditional Medicinal System
Ministry of Ayush, Government of India has facilitated Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy  in signing 11 MoUs with following foreign partner institutes: Shaare Zedek Medical Centre , Universidad Maimonides , College of Homoeopaths of Ontario , Wiss Hom-Scientific Society for Homoeopathy , Federal University of Rio De Janeiro , National Centre for Natural Products Research , Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia Convention of the United States , National Institute of Integrative Medicine , Institute for the History of Medicine-Robert Bosch Foundation , Royal London Hospital of Integrated Medicine, , National school of Medicine and Homoeopathy for International promotion & propagation of Homeopathy.
The Ministry of Ayush signs Memorandums of Understanding  for the cooperation in the field of Traditional System of Medicine and Homeopathy. Government of India has signed 25 Memorandum of Understandings  for country to country cooperation in the field of traditional medicine with Nepal, Bangladesh, Hungary, Trinidad & Tobago, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mongolia, Turkmenistan, Myanmar, World Health Organization, Germany, Iran, Sao Tome & Príncipe, Equatorial Guinea, Cuba, Colombia, Japan, Bolivia, Gambia, Republic of Guinea, China, St Vincent and The Grenadines, Suriname, Brazil and Zimbabwe.
31 MoUs for undertaking collaborative research and development of Traditional Medicine have been signed with foreign Institutes/Universities/Organizations from USA, Germany, UK, Canada, Argentina, Israel, Malaysia, Brazil, Australia, Austria, Tajikistan, Saudi Arabia, Ecuador, Japan, Indonesia, and Reunion Island, Mexico, Hungary. 13 MoUs have been signed for setting up of Ayush Academic Chairs in foreign Institutes/Universities from Hungary, Latvia, Mauritius, Bangladesh, Russia, West-Indies, Thailand, Indonesia, Slovenia, Armenia, Argentina, Malaysia, South Africa.
This information was given by Minister of Ayush Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
EXPENDITURE INCURRED ON REPUBLIC DAY PARADE AND BEATING RETREAT CEREMONY
Several Ministries/Departments/Organisations/State Governments etc. participate in organisation of Republic Day Parade and Beating Retreat Ceremony. In turn, Ministry of Defence coordinates various arrangements with a large number of executing agencies in connection with the conduct of Republic Day Parade and Beating Retreat Ceremony. The expenditure on making various arrangements for the Republic Day Ceremony is borne by the respective participating/executing organisations/agencies from their own budget allocations and is not compiled or exhibited under one Head of account. However, the allocation of Ceremonials Division of Ministry of Defence for Financial Year 2022-2023 is Rs 1,32,53,000/- for all ceremonial functions during the year.
The allocation of budget to Ceremonials division of Department of Defence for conduct of all kinds of Ceremonial events during the Financial Year in the last five years is as follows:
F.Y. 2018-19 - Rs 1,53,62,000/-
F.Y. 2019-20 - Rs 1,39,65,000/-
F.Y. 2020-21 - Rs 1,32,53,000/-
F.Y. 2021-22 - Rs 1,32,53,000/-
F.Y. 2022-23 - Rs 1,32,53,000/-
Year–wise details of revenue generated from the sale of tickets for the Republic Day Parade and Beating Retreat Ceremony are as under:
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Amount 
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2018
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34,90,000.00
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2019
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34,34,264.00
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2020
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34,72,990.00
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2021
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10,12,860.00
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2022
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1,14,500.00
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2023
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Total amount collected from sale of tickets is Rs. 28,36,980/-. However, tickets which got cancelled due to system error, refund of amount is under process.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Shri Haji Fazlur Rehman in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
KVIC's Use of Paper Packaging in Online Sales Earns Public Accolades
Khadi and Village Industries Commission’s  venture into the E-Commerce industry just two months ago is using handmade paper packaging materials from day one to prevent plastic pollution that is along the Khadi’s principle of “Green Chemistry''.
KVIC is specifically using handmade paper envelopes/packets and handmade carton boxes for packaging of articles except for liquid materials where plastic wraps are nominally used to prevent any leakage during transportation. KVIC, which was using plastic for packing face masks for better hygiene, has also specially designed handmade paper envelopes made of banana fiber which it will start very soon.
This assumes significance in wake of the directions of the National Green Tribunal  to various E-commerce companies for putting a check on excessive use of plastic in packaging of goods and thus posing grave environmental hazard. The Tribunal has also directed the Central Pollution Control Board  to take necessary steps to curb plastic pollution by e-commerce companies.
By using handmade paper packets and carton boxes, KVIC is serving the dual purpose of environmental protection and employment creation. KVIC is using the handmade paper packets manufactured at its Kumarappa National Handmade Paper Institute , Jaipur, which is creating additional employment in manufacturing handmade paper packaging materials.
KVIC Chairman Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena said "Khadi fabrics are the world's most eco- friendly wearable and environment protection is a key concern of KVIC while undertaking any activity".
Reacting to several media queries regarding the NGT’s recent observation, Saxena said, “Khadi products are natural and use of handmade paper is the most environmentally conscious way of packaging Khadi products to our customers. Handmade paper packets and boxes are heavier than normal plastic packaging packets and thus costs extra courier charges to KVIC along with the cost of handmade paper. KVIC bears these extra costs on using handmade paper packets to ensure it costs nothing to the environment.”
KVIC won appreciation from its online customers for delivery of goods in paper packets. “I was pleased to receive a consignment from KVIC in a paper carton box. In less than two months, I have placed repeated orders at KVIC E-portal and every time I found almost zero use of plastic,” said Sumit Mathur, a frequent Khadi customer from Jodhpur.
“Using paper packets is an environmentally-conscious effort by Khadi India and deserves appreciation. Khadi makes minimal use of plastic which is a great initiative towards reducing plastic pollution,” said Alka Bhargav, another Khadi customer from Karnataka, which comes second on KVIC’s online consumer database after Delhi.
Prime Minister's Office
PM lauds South Central Railway for achieving New Record in Originating Freight Earnings
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has praised South Central Railway on achieving New Record in Originating Freight Earnings highest since inception.
Responding to a tweet by South Central Railway, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“Good trend! Augurs well for economic growth as well.”
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves formation of a joint venture between Mahindra & Mahindra and Ford Motor and the transfer of the automotive business of Ford India to the joint venture
The Competition Commission of India  approves formation of a joint venture between Mahindra & Mahindra and Ford Motor and the transfer of the automotive business of Ford India to the joint venture.
The proposed combination envisages the formation of a joint venture, namely Ardour Automotive Private Limited, between Mahindra and Mahindra Limited  and Ford Motor Company ; and the transfer of the automotive business  of Ford India Private Limited  to the joint venture.
M&M is publicly traded on the National Stock Exchange and the Bombay Stock Exchange. The Mahindra group has diversified interests across various sectors including automotive, farm equipment, agricultural products and services, smaller range power generation equipment, financial services, information technology, logistics, alternative energy, aerospace, steel processing, trading, insurance broking, real estate and infrastructure, and hospitality.
FMC is an American automobile company. It has operations in various countries such as the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, the United Kingdom, Germany, Turkey, Brazil, Argentina, Australia, and South Africa. FIPL is indirect wholly owned subsidiary of FMC.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Ministry of Culture
Science Fiesta-2023 by Goa Science Centre
Goa Science Centre will be organizing a grand festival of Science called Science Fiesta-2023. Science Fiesta has been organised in collaboration with the Department of Science Technology and Environment, Govt. of Goa, from February 25 - 28, 2023. The Science Fiesta is being organised as part of the National Science Day celebrations. Leading Scientific and Research institutions across the country are participating in the event and will be putting up an exhibition to highlight the significant development of science and technology for the benefit of society.
The exhibition will remain open for the public from 25th to 28th February 2023 between 10.00 am to 5.00pm. The Science Fiesta- 2023 to be inaugurated on 25th Feb. 2023 at 10.00 am by Prof. Sunil Kumar Singh, Director, National Institute of Oceanography, Goa in presence of Shri Satish Nayak, President, Association of Friends of Astronomy. The programme is aimed to bring the excitement of Science to the young generation. Several competitions and programmes are organized during the event.
Ministry of Railways
FOUNDATION STONE FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF BHUBANESWAR RAILWAY STATION & INTRODUCTION OF TWO NEW TRAINS ON THURSDAY
• Laying of foundation Stone for Redevelopment of Bhubaneswar Railway Station.
• Flagging off of Puri-Jaleswar-Puri Passenger Train at Bhubaneswar Station.
• Inauguration of Angul-Balaram New Railway Line at Angul.
• Flagging off of Sambalpur-Shalimar-Sambalpur Express from Angul.
The much awaited public centric vital Railway project “Redevelopment of Bhubaneswar Railway Station” proposed for redevelopment to be a World-Class infrastructure will get its foundation stone laying on 29th December’2022.
Bhubaneswar Railway Station is a part of the vision of the Hon’ble Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Ji to create modern infrastructural facilities and amenities for the railway passengers throughout India. Redevelopment of Bhubaneswar Railway Station is very important project as this project is being monitored by Hon’ble Railway Minister and also stressed upon early completion and execution of work. This project is at a total cost of Rupees 308 Crores and targeted to be completed within 24 months.
14 Kms long Angul-Balaram New Railway Line will provide facilities for the transportation of freight, especially coal to the different industries and power houses of the country and will add additional revenue for the Nation.
Apart from this, the much awaited and long pending demands of the people, especially daily commuters for running of Puri-Jaleswar-Puri Passenger Train and Express train between Sambalpur and Shalimar via Talcher-Dhenkanal & Bhadrak will be introduced from 29th December’2022 which will fulfil the aspirations of the public, especially travelling passengers. This is the result of Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw’s continuous focus for the comfort and convenience of the passengers of the region. Both trains will provide facilities to the public of the respective regions for direct journey instead of changing transportation facilities at many intermediate places. Both the New Trains will run as Special trains on their inaugural day, i.e. on 29th December, 2022.
However, 20832/20831 Sambalpur-Shalimar-Sambalpur Tri-Weekly Express via Talcher and Bhadrak will leave Sambalpur at 1910hrs  on every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursdays w.e.f. 3rd January, 2023 and will leave from Shalimar at 2125hrs  on every Monday, Wednesday and Fridays w.e.f. 4th January’2023.
Similarly, 08416/08415 Puri-Jaleswar-Puri Passenger will leave Puri at 1315hrs  towards Jaleswar w.e.f. 31st December’2022 and will leave Jaleswar at 0450hrs  towards Puri, daily, w.e.f. 1st January, 2023.
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